What does the name Isla mean?

The name Isla means "A Scottish island".

What is the origin of the name Isla?

Isla is a name of Scottish origin.

In 2023, 5,367 babies were named Isla in the United States. The name is currently rising in popularity.

Yes, Isla is traditionally used as a girl's name.

Girl's name

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Births Last Year: 5,367 ↗

All-Time Total: 52,008

Peak Year: 2021

Isla is a Scottish name derived from the name of a Scottish river. It means "island" in Scottish Gaelic.

Isla Fisher - Actress known for "Wedding Crashers" and "Confessions of a Shopaholic."
Isla Blair - British actress known for "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade."
Isla Phillips - Member of the British royal family.
Isla St Clair - Scottish singer and TV presenter.
Isla Traquair - Australian TV presenter and journalist.
Isla Grant - Scottish singer-songwriter.
Isla Cameron - Scottish actress and singer.
Isla Dawn - Scottish professional wrestler.
Isla Lang Fisher - Australian actress and author.

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Births per year in the United States

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